Senior Care Reviews. For You. By You.
“Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.” — Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea Have you ever seen one of those hanging wooden signs that say “Life’s Better at the Beach”? Well, for our family it’s kind of […]
The day I moved Mom into Assisted Living is still with me. It’s a scratch and sniff polaroid of a memory pinned to my forehead. Unlike other memories because of how holistically vivid it is. I remember every look, sound, and smell as if it were all happening in slow motion. Too Vivid Mom’s […]
I was wrong. About a robotic cat. I declare this happily and with feelings of gratitude. I’d shout it from the rooftops if I could--because of what it means. Here’s the scoop. First, a little context: I’m wrong often. Wrong about big things, small things, meaningless things, and meaningful …
At a time when our dementia world seemed to be growing darker by the day, waking up to the importance of non-verbal communication gave me light. I wish I had realized it earlier, for Mom and Steve’s sake (as well as my own), but for right now, like everything else on this journey, I’m thankful to …
Everyday I hurt. Long Goodbye takes its toll. Lucky to have family help settle the weight, and fill my soul. I hurt. But I'm content. I'm scared and know why, but their smiles make me fly. Memories with Mom too. Details don't matter. Not words either. One way or another, she …
Mom's move to an assisted living facility left a mark. I ignored the signs telling me changes were required and I wish I hadn't. It happened gradually. At first, Mom just needed a bit of extra attention. Then she needed help with daily tasks--bills, keeping appointments, rides and other little …
